Pompeo Grins During Saudi Murder Talks

Relationship is "complicated" but hey, let's smile while we're talking about actual murder of a journalist.
By Frances Langum — October 16, 2018

Gee, Mike Pompeo, you'd think you were at a surprise birthday party instead of a serious meeting regarding the possible murder of a Washington Post journalist.

Pompeo represented the United States of America with nothing but smiles in a photo op with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. CNN's John Berman couldn't believe his video feed:

"Look at the body language. Look at the demeanor. They are talking about the apparent murder and dismemberment of a Washington Post journalist!"

No, apparently according to the OFFICIAL report from Pompeo's office, the purpose of the meeting was to THANK the Crown Prince. No, really:

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